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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1914

Page

3

Wheat growing experiments test ten acre plots at Danberrin

At the Dan Wetrin Branch meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association President J. R. Baird reported on wheat test plots. Yields ranged from seven to sixteen bushels per acre with wide variation linked to soil, moisture, and cultivation. irrigation and drainage improved results. The talk urged thorough cultivation and inquiry into seed, fertilizer, and methods to raise average yields.

Dan Wetrin Farmers and ‘Settlers’ Association Presient J. R. Baird Danberris Resers Ly Little's Burren Rock Lallowsd

Amusements at Meckering by YAU Musical and Gymnastic dept

Friday evening forty members of the YAU Musical and Gymnastic department staged an entertaining show at Meckering before a large audience. The program featured Rover Reid as musical director, ragtime airs, and a highly praised swinging derr dexterity act by James Reith. Clive Borkwood and Ken Shaw led clever comic numbers, with a strong physical culture display from thirteen League trainees. The show received enthusiastic reception and a packed stadium repeated the programme on Saturday evening with Mr Rhodes judging and Kellerbertan farewelling the group with the Australian yell.

Mr Reid James Reith Memnbers Clive Borkwood Ken Shaw Eyit Thirtee Sy Rhodes Kellerbertin Kellerbertan

Goomalling Club Final in Close Genteel Tennis Match

The final for the gentlemen's singles at the Goomalling club was played Saturday between Lio ne Lockyer and HK. My The latter had a handicap and the match was keen with many good rallies. Lockyer won in two sets 6-1 6-? 6-? amid a strong attendance at Recreation Reserve amid heat. Remaining results include Sheffield Mick Cres ny Wilkins Yards Green Wee Hutton 2 Wilkins 3 WH Yards Handicap D. Meay J, Hefferman 2 Gen. Carey. The event featured many officials and refreshments, with a large gathering despite hot weather and duties managed by track and gate staff.

Lione Lockyer Lockyer Ote Herp Pornailing Mport Iite Sipal Sheffield Mick Cresny Wilkins Hutton Wilkins D. Meay Hefferman Gen. Carey T. McCreery Denkins Mr Wes W. Hettle Sir Keck Gate Kelpers Worgthie Geo Amstyy Bo Breede H Heecroft Haile the Secretars Whawny Hidties Caynieits Cocker Adil

West Northam Triumph in Low-Scoring Northam Association Match

The Northam Association game between West Northam and Northam ended with West Northam defending a total of 174 for eight. Key contributors were Bignell 27 and Metta 21, Tilchcock 93, while Maddock took four for 58 and Onslow six for 58 as the bowlers produced a tight bowling display. Sundries and fall of wickets shaped a tense contest despite a strong start by West Northam.

West Endlers Satna Jace West End Seve Carty Bignell Mettum Tilchcock

Goomaling Association S Joak Park Goomalng Test Match

Goomalling Association met at Guk Park Sunday with Goomalling batters facing Oak Park. Goomalling won first innings by five wickets, Oak Park declared 124 for five, then Goomalling struggled in second innings to four wickets at a time. McNeil starred with seven for 24.

Guk Park Goomalling McNeil Oak Ste Vessies Qin

Bowls Anniversary Festita Opens With Mixed Results

The Bowls club held its Anniversary Festival on Monday with several teams competing. Notable results include Tresise, Potter, Humble and Ki winning Test 1. Rooke, Sateliite, Jordon and others winning Test 2. and Donavon, Wy Morgan, Merher, and others triumphing in later rounds. The event featured the Electric Light Fours draw and ongoing matches as new members joined.

Tresise Potter Humble Semney Wren Foley Colebateh Rooke Sateliite Jordon Waets Hodges Gujingy Meeres Beveringe Wort Wort Tost Donavon F. Wy Morgan Merher Ain Millingtom Fost Lyon Kennedy Welly Foretain Hy Jost Colshateh Mac Meerex Winnsell Kadiyeydun Lin’ Yant JW. Morrell W. K. Putter McPheryan Wells Hades Gately Henley Jordan Dunkley W. Potter Harkness Edmendes Yy Byes Richardson Vernage Tressse Berogmhadlow Taster Breath Chidlow Foreman Matthews Middleton Myeres

Fragmented English notes on education and public life

A garbled OCR fragment discusses English spelling reforms, university training, and the roles of domestic workers and graduates. It mentions figures such as Bunbury's mayor, Sir Newton Moore, and Sir Frederick Treves, with digressions on laboratories, medical practice, and cultural topics from Scotland to Australia, ending with a critique of gender expectations.

Manghiog Bunbury Sir Newton Moore Austria Newton England Lows

Northam Premisship Contests At Northam Creket Meet

Northam Premisship fixtures outline matches between West Northam and St Johns at various venues with player lists from St Johns West Northam and Banks teams. Second round games set for January 31 February and March dates feature St Johns Loco Banks West End and others. A neighbour match against Age Allie Washer was noted for Saturday.

Northam Creket Uttrarton St. Johns West Northam Western Reserve Wid Toce Northam Resus St. John's Custer Teard Millis Hichards Downing Connor Wilson Morrell Whiteley Feeley Pwektal Tamcaster Sermon Bignell Jenkins Maschinedt Manning Williams Suteliffe Culdy Metoua Tryste Merdy Carn Beckley Loco Tethin McKenne Smutty Onslow Marduck Hyde Thackrah Cooper Giles Treweek Banks Middleton Middleton, Greenwoods Cuidgeon Garrett Miller Fussell Sinclair Marshall Byfield Anderson Watson Butt Scott Sanders Stexd Gad Tohms West Kind Loco St.Loco St John’s Banke West End Ban's John's Love W. Banks

Fire in Northam Causes Disruptions and Evacuations

A major fire in Northam led to evacuations and road closures. Local authorities responded quickly, tracing the blaze to a storage facility near the river. Investigations focus on the cause while residents assess property damage and contact insurers.

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Eastern Farmers Danberrin Barly Tworay Hills Uwl San Ita H.—Federation Val. Bors Meckering Keuis Rberrin Mechanics' Institute Cricket Northam Association B. Tetlaw Maddock Bk Manning McKensie Bignell Smurt Sutcliffe A. Metta Onslow Tuntlinge Brudenau Maddock Carta Hitchcock Onslow Manning Smart Maddock Caddy Gilizan Maddock Metta Brindal Doherty Onslow ‘Sundeles Tetlaws Thackrah Goomaliang Association Joak Park Goomaling Lynings Gras G. Carey Bo J. Hoddy W. Courthope McNeil Co Borteund McNeil French Coyle Edwardy Hodhly Ty Edwards Slater B McNeil Hula Slater Balto Ty McNeil Peruys Vane McNeil Co W. Francis Cayle W. Comrthape Ty Ry Waters Seus Bowlby McNeid Am Edwards Bewaters Tewaters UAK Park Wares L. Eddards Carey AL Wilkins Suwiries Wickers Waters Kelwards Conpiliape Ric Light Fours Hove Thery Pheers Greeny Shir Morrell Potter Hherson Woahrh Garem Henles Tordan Richardson Trealse Prieta Kent Baylor Chidiow Forenmia Matthews Midkdivton Meeres Millingten Donovan Part Withnell Thutehusen Gelding Teeder Ait Toversda Rooke Withwich Aid Dempster Watts Sind Tiwhwry Ab C. Fraenkel Tunbury Iit Newtos George Reid Australl Felt Wrederick Tr Lake Hare Ipl Finn Sir Fork Sir Frederick Cate Gerimly Wade Perth Wallace Nelson Sandy Kilt Nelson Fowler Uwe Rome Dolly Nwhutsom Riley Frankfort Moore Northam Prem Iship Throssell,Son & Stewart Sale Drive Aida le Yard Paveen Alois Alwys Wilistone Piers Grace Bilbo Absunt Ovterear AV Thomas's MIL Snc Tock Wan Thomas West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd St. George's Terrace Scott Street Fremantle Kennedy Bros Henry Wills & Co Little Little’s Powder Henry Wills &Coo Waltham Watche Waitham Sully Ry Oe Kae Neves Wlan SOLI Stewart Dawson Baeartya Hay Street Mavens
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